Hydatostega plumbea
(Aldrich, 1911)
Hydatostega plumbea is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, described by Aldrich in 1911. It belongs to the Hydrophorinae, a group of predatory flies often associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic . The Hydatostega is characterized by species with hydrophilous tendencies. Information on this species remains sparse, with only 5 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hydatostega plumbea: //haɪˌdætoʊˈstiːɡə ˈplʌmbiə//
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Taxonomic placement
Hydatostega plumbea is classified in the Hydrophorinae, which includes dolichopodid flies typically found in association with water or moist environments. The name Hydatostega derives from Greek roots suggesting water (hydato-) association.
Data limitations
This is poorly represented in public databases. The GBIF match and Catalogue of Life confirm its accepted status, but no specimen counts or collection records were found in the provided museum holdings data, which focuses primarily on Coleoptera (Meloidae).